Airlie Beach to Townsville

Northbound
For the correct pick up time and place see the relevant Timetable.

Airlie Beach to Townsville -

OPTIONAL HOP OFFS:
> Bowen
> Ayr
> Townsville
>Magnetic Island
RECOMMENDED ACCOMMODATION: base Backpackers (Magnetic Island)

ITINERARY: Airlie Beach <> Townsville
Next stop: city of Townsville for Magnetic Island. Stay aboard or jump bus for 2 or 3 days, take the ferry and relax, try sea kayaking, go for a walk… it’s chilled out here. Magnetic Island is the sunniest spot on the QLD coast. (More than 320 sunny days a year!) You’ll think you’ve landed in paradise. Get out for some hikes or try and spot koalas in their natural habitat.

Our first stop is the historic Bowen the first settlement in North Queensland. It is famous for its tomatoes and mangoes, in season from November till January, and for the man who wears his undies outside his trousers. It is probably the fruit picking capital of the north coast and in season hundreds of travellers converge on the area to pick, grab and stuff fruit and vegies. We arrive into Townsville for those wanting to go to Magnetic Island. We pull up at the Ferry Terminal.

Magnetic Island gives you that island experience without the costs. Picture this: you, good accommodation, a bunch of mates, swimming by day, a bit of a tan (slip, slop, slap though), and party in the evening! Yes, you’ll know you’re on holiday when you hit Magnetic Island.

Oz Experience has a wicked package to make it easy for you to get to Magnetic Island. You can purchase from your guide this package:
2 Nights @ base Magnetic island, return ferry transfer, return bus transfer on Island, 1 x hot breakfast, 1 x free dinner, 1 hour free kayak hire, 1 x hour free internet for $79 Save $35!

There is always something going on at base, and if it’s the right time of the month, you could stay longer for the base Backpackers Full Moon party right on the beach! The parties regularly feature noted DJ’s and performers.

Things to do & reasons to stay: Magnetic Island Get around the island by renting a bike or Moke - Set off on foot for some great walks including seeing the WW2 gun placements on the Forts Walk
- sit under a tree in a hammock. Catch some Zzzz’s and relax, you’ve earnt it!
Get wet on a jet ski or a sea kayak
Horse riding Toad racing! Dive courses and diving experiences with Reef Safari, located at base Backpackers